Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 49
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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Refutation of the Divinity of Angels:
Among all creatures, angels have been mentioned separately and specifically. The reason for this is that in most countries, and similarly in Arab lands, angels have been considered as deities. These angels were regarded as the children of Allah, and were thought to be deputies of Allah or the great God, having control over certain specific affairs in the universe, and as helpers of Allah in these tasks. In Egyptian, Greek, and Indian civilizations, these very angels or their spirits were called by the names of gods and goddesses; for example, such-and-such god is the owner of rain, such-and-such goddess is the owner of wealth, and such-and-such is the goddess of love, and so on and so forth. Allah, refuting this false belief of the polytheists, stated that angels do indeed exist and are also “managers of affairs,” but they are utterly compelled before the command of Allah. They do not and cannot act of their own will in anything. Not only this, but they are servants of Allah and live as slaves and servants. They continuously worship, glorify, and sanctify Him, and do not feel the slightest shame in this. Moreover, they also remain in fear of Him and can never disobey their Creator and Master. Then, if Allah does not will, how can they fulfill your needs? Therefore, true sovereignty belongs only to Allah.
